Jonathan Gato
If you’re looking for incredible food, you have to try Negra Candela. The flavors are amazing, the food is fresh, and every dish feels like it’s made with real love and tradition. Honestly some of the best food I’ve had in a long time.
The atmosphere is welcoming and vibrant, and the staff make you feel right at home. If you enjoy authentic Latin flavors and great energy, this place is a must-visit.
Highly recommended. Go try it, you won’t regret it! ️
… moreLola Hernandez
La verdad 10/10 so de verdad quieren comida Colombiana de Cali valle este lugar me hizo devolver a mis sabores y raíces !! If you are looking for a Colombian Auténtico place this is the place!! Listen just go and try , I was raised in the but this reminded me of my grandmother food ✨
… moreYang Jacob
This restaurants has been great with the amazing food and spicy sauces. Every food is warm and hot
… moreVictoria Tatianna Juarez, RRT.
Visited family is SC and my sister raved about this place. Definitely a place worth checking out. Definitely is a small family owned business and it was my first time trying Colombian food, very delicious!
… moreChristian Caicedo
I want to congratulate La Negra Candela for its amazing flavor, dedication, and passion. You can truly feel the love and authenticity in every dish they serve. The food is full of rich, traditional Colombian flavors, and the customer service is excellent. Without a doubt, this is the best Colombian food in Greenville, SC. If you haven’t visited yet, I highly recommend stopping by — you won’t regret it!
… moreJimmy Neira
After seeing several Instagram posts raving about this restaurant and being new to South Carolina, we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was a major letdown from the start. The exterior looked rundown, and inside, many tables were still covered in dirty dishes, with flies circling around. Despite the initial red flags, we decided to stay and give the food a chance.
When we received the menu, none of the dishes had prices listed. I asked the server for a menu with pricing, but she just laughed and said none of their menus had prices, and if I wanted to know, I’d have to ask her directly. This was off-putting, but we ordered a mix of Colombian and Mexican dishes: lengua criolla, milanesa de pollo, a burrito, and a chicken quesadilla.
When the food arrived, things went from bad to worse. The burrito was smothered in a thick sauce they claimed was cheese, but it clearly wasn’t. The quesadilla had an odd, almost liquid cheese with no flavor. The lengua was passable, but the accompanying salad was soggy and tasted off. Wanting to avoid further complaints, I simply asked for the burrito to be remade without the sauce. The server refused, saying that’s just how they made it and couldn’t accommodate the request.
As someone who is 100% Colombian and has lived in Mexico and California, I can confidently say the “Mexican” food here was not authentic and tasted terrible. When I asked to remove the uneaten burrito from the bill, the server seemed visibly irritated but agreed. While my wife and I finished most of our food, our kids couldn’t eat theirs.
To top it off, the server never brought the bill to the table, so I had to go to the counter, where she simply gave me a total without a proper receipt. I ended up paying $97 for a meal that wasn’t worth half that.
It’s disappointing to leave this kind of review, but there are far better Colombian restaurant options in Greenville, Mauldin, and nearby areas. I strongly recommend staying away from this place—especially the so-called “Mexican” menu.
… moreMichael Winn
This is my favorite Hispanic place. It has the most authentic Colombian food I’ve ever had. The a la criollas are my favorite, whether it’s the Bistec, Lengua, or Sobrebarigga. The Colombian juices are to die for. I want to try everything on the menu. I only wish it was closer amazing place and very friendly staff!
… moreSebastian Restrepo
Amazing food!! This is probably the best Colombian restaurant around Greenville and it never disappoints! Quick, friendly service and food came out fairly quickly. This is a hidden gem, pretty laid back place and i usually get the day special which on this day was sancocho de carne and i ordered beans instead of a salad. She ordered the grilled chicken and both dishes were delicious and as you can see from the pictures, they don’t play with their food portions! Highly recommended!
… moreKiki Chico
Super authentic Colombian food, so delicious, I will be coming back!
… moreLouisiana Tellez
I’ve lived in South Carolina for 16 years coming from California this restaurant is the one of best authentic Colombian to me it beat Sachas. I’m a regular client coming for lunches and the sopas with lunch specials never fails Also my Cuban husband favorites this place. Customer service always attentive and we always come back for more Colombian food.
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